16 – 18 years
Take your careers research to the next level with the information on GMACS.
Explore Beeline
Beeline is a new digital service, available as part of the Greater Manchester Baccalaurate. It could help you discover your pathway to a job in Greater Manchester. Explore Beeline by clicking below.
Discover the top industries in Greater Manchester
Find out which sectors in GM are growing quickly, research the top employers, and see which pathways you could take to start your career. There’s also some information about the top jobs in each sector.
Find out more about education and training
If you’re thinking about staying in education or you’d like to know more about the training courses you could take, research your options on GMACS.
Use Xello to explore your options
Xello is a tool that you can use to research your career and education options and build your own career profile. It’s available for free to every state high school and college in Greater Manchester, so you’ll need to get access through your college. Once you’ve got access, you can use it to explore your career options and think about what you’d like to do.
Get started with opportunities and support
Greater Manchester has lots of opportunities for you to experience working life or volunteer with a local organisation to get valuable skills. Plus, there’s loads of support you can access – from help with interview prep to free skills boosters. See some opportunities specifically for your age group below.
Addleshaw Goddard Legal Explorer programme
The Addleshaw Goddard Legal explorer programme is an academic year-long opportunity for Year 12 students in London, Leeds and Manchester from social mobility backgrounds that are interested in learning more about careers in law. During the programme, students receive:...
City Careers – Free 10 week employment support programme
City Careers is a free programme which aims to help young people aged 16-25 into employment, education, or training. With both physical and mental well-being at the core of City Careers, participants have the opportunity to holistically develop and upskill their...
Civil Service Career Launch Apprenticeship
If you are 16 or over, there is a new opportunity for the Civil Service Career Launch Apprenticeship which you can apply for. Apprenticeship Information This is a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship, with opportunities available in Manchester. It is suitable...
Our Pass, more than just a bus pass…
If you’re aged 16-18 in GM, you could get Our Pass, a membership scheme for young people that gives you free bus travel, discounted tram travel, and exclusive discounts and offers.
Discover exciting careers events in your community
There’s lots of events on offer near you, whether you want to meet prospective employers, learn more about further education or get mentoring and other support. See events tailored for your age group here or see what’s happening in your area.
KYP Rochdale Careers Fair
Date: 18/09/2025
Time: 10:30am - 1:30pm
Suitable for: Those interested in work in Rochdale
KYP Rochdale are hosting a Careers and Jobs Fair, aimed at connecting you with a wide range of employment opportunities.
Hear from people like you on our blog
Our blog has posts and articles from young people sharing their experiences. We also have expert advice from people already working in industry.
The Value of Volunteering: How Helping Others Can Help You
You may have heard of volunteering, or perhaps you might have done some volunteering in the past. Many young people do some volunteering to bolster their CV or get some new experiences. But can volunteering help you? Read on to get the lowdown on what volunteering is...
Back to School 2025: Your September Checklist
Some of you may be sad to say goodbye to the summer holidays and the freedom that can come with it. Others may welcome autumn with open arms and find heading back to school or college and getting back into a routine a much more satisfying experience. Whichever camp...
Back to School 2025: Getting There – Know Your Way
It may feel like it was yesterday that summer officially began and you had six long weeks ahead of you to enjoy. But just like that, September has arrived and we’re back into the swing of things, which means you’re heading back to school. One thing you might need to...
Read about real people’s careers
You can learn a lot from reading about other people’s experiences in the workplace and the career options they chose to get there. Explore some examples below.
